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Annual Meeting
This double-header training will first review (5:30-6:30) how local land use bodies (DRBs, Planning Commissions, ZBAs) should be making decisions, and then will follow up (6:45-7:45) with a review of the powers of subdivision bylaws and the useful concepts of density and conservation subdivisions.
For many rural areas with little development, the subdividing of land is much more of a land use issue than types of uses. Creation of roads, house placement, strange lot lines and shapes, and protection of natural areas can all better be addressed in subdivision bylaws than usually under zoning.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here by 10/11
Our region is participating in a housing study called Keys to the Valley. The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, and Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission are partnering to better understand the housing challenges facing our communities and to develop strategies for tackling those challenges. Please join us to learn more about the project and share your experiences with housing issues in the region.
Following this talk, Deanna Jones will present on the Homeshare Project. The Thompson Center is training to be a Homeshare satellite office. Homesharing can be a rewarding way to find housing and connect people who are living alone and willing to share a home as long as they meet the basic requirements. Come to this talk to learn more on the benefits of homesharing.
Learn where water quality restoration and protection efforts have been identified in your basin. Find out who your local watershed partners are and how you can help to protect surface water quality in your community. Join the Stevens, Wells, Waits, Ompompanoosuc & CT River Direct Tributaries (Basin 14) State Watershed Planner for a presentation and discussion on the 5-year update to the Basin 14 Tactical Basin Plan. Attendees are encouraged to provide feedback on the plan and its priorities. All are welcome!
Learn some best practices on how to develop a Municipal Enhanced Energy Plan and how these adopted plans work in the Section 248 Process.
Register for this FREE webinar here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0978dc4feb3b9918c5b9141539e44ee6
A presentation will be made on the duties and responsibilities of Emergency Management Directors in Vermont.
The next meeting of the TRORF Board will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the TRORC Offices in Woodstock, VT from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Snacks will be available.
Tentative Meeting Agenda:
- Public Comments (5 minutes)
- Approval of the October 28, 2019 Minutes (enclosed)
- Financial update
- TRORF draft Strategic Plan (enclosed) – Walk-through. We will review the draft and narrow down the actions to a manageable number
- Other
If any person needs accommodation to participate in this meeting, please call Peter Gregory at 802-457-3188.
The next TRORF Board Meeting date is to be determined. The date, time, location and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
Quintown Regional Energy Committee Interest Meeting
Rochester Town Offices
February 20, 2020
6 – 8 p.m.
Agenda
*light refreshments will be provided*
1. Introductions
2. What does TRORC bring to the table
3. What is an energy committee?
4. Current energy issues; electricity, thermal, transportation
5. Process of developing a sub-regional energy committee
6. Future implementation actions
Please RSVP to Kevin Geiger at [email protected]. Feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested!
Did you know that Efficiency Vermont has a whole host of rebates and financing solutions for you to weatherize your home and upgrade your heating sources to more renewable fuels?
If not, then you are invited to attend a short informational session, hosted by the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Efficiency Vermont to learn more about the programs that are out there! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about these rebates and about home heating options from contractors.
When
Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Where
The Space on Main
174 Main Street
Bradford, VT 05033
This informational session is ideal for homeowners, renters, landlords, businesses and town officials. Please spread the word on this informational session!
Light refreshments will be provided
For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].